This study attempts to investigate the relationship amongst innovative leadership traits, leadership style, culture of innovation, and company performance. It also examines the mediating role of culture of innovation on innovative leadership traits, leadership style and company performance. Three industries were explored in Oman to determine the sample size from information technology, construction, and manufacturing sector. The respondents were sampled from 500 executives but only 150 responded and were considered as final participants. Key findings from data analysis revealed that there exists positive relationship on the four constructs that support the hypotheses in this study. Specifically, positive relationships were tested on: innovative leadership traits, leadership style, culture of innovation, and company performance. Culture of innovation also mediates the relationship between innovative leadership traits, leadership style, and company performance. Main recommendations suggest that equal importance be given to the four constructs, strong culture of innovation and leader’s commitment in fostering innovation culture.
Volume 12 | 03-Special Issue
Pages: 1152-1160
DOI: 10.5373/JARDCS/V12SP3/20201361